William Mcauliffe (1924–2009)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 2009
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Mcauliffe born? 1924.
When did William Mcauliffe die? 2009.
Life story
William Mcauliffe (1924–2009) was born in 1924, and died in 2009, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.

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The world William lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 71 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about William Mcauliffe
When was William Mcauliffe born?
William Mcauliffe was born in 1924.
When did William Mcauliffe die?
William Mcauliffe died in 2009.
How old was William Mcauliffe at the time of death?
William Mcauliffe was about 85 years old.
Where is William Mcauliffe buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Mcauliffe was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Mcauliffe died?
In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
What generation was William Mcauliffe part of?
Born in 1924, William Mcauliffe was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Mcauliffe's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 17); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 30); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 40); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 56); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Mcauliffe?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1924
Death
2009
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AncestryData, "William Mcauliffe (1924–2009)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-mcauliffe-1924-2009-15ffe20c/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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